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Discus ray (Paratrygon aiereba)
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Ecological Illustration of Discus ray (Paratrygon aiereba)
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Potamotrygonidae

Discus ray

Paratrygon aiereba

Each pregnancy brings only two pups

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Discus ray is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 80 cm.

Class
Sharks and Rays
Order
Stingrays
Family
Potamotrygonidae
Genus
Paratrygon
Water type
Freshwater
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